Canada Holidays
Major public holidays celebrated in Canada in 2026.
Canada has 10 major public holidays listed below. Of these, 6 fall on the same calendar date every year, 3 follow a weekday rule (such as "the first Monday of September"), 1 change date each year (set by Easter, a lunisolar calendar or the equinox).
New Year's Day
January 1First day of the year
Good Friday
April 3, 2026Christian observance before Easter
Victoria Day
Monday before May 25Honors Queen Victoria's birthday
Canada Day
July 1Celebrates Canadian Confederation in 1867
Labour Day
1st Monday in SeptemberHonors the labour movement
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30Honors Indigenous children and survivors of residential schools
Thanksgiving
2nd Monday in OctoberHarvest thanksgiving celebration
Remembrance Day
November 11Honors Canadian war veterans
Christmas Day
December 25Christmas celebration
Boxing Day
December 26Traditional gift-giving day
About these dates
This list covers nationwide public holidays. Regional, state or provincial holidays are not included, and governments sometimes announce extra days off or move a holiday when it falls on a weekend. Dates marked "approx." follow the Islamic lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so they can shift by a day. Always check with official government sources before making travel or business plans.